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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517.97, 715.04 and 321.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517.97, 715.04 and 321.60 is: 443.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517.97 : 715.04 = 321.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517.97/715.04 = 321.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517.97x = 715.04 × 321.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517.97x = 229,952.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,952.57/517.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.95

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